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“MEDICINE, n. A stone flung down the Bowery to kill a dog in Broadway.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“MEDICINE, n. A stone flung down the Bowery to kill a dog in Broadway.”

Ambrose Bierce

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A definition of medicine as a stone thrown to kill a dog on Broadway.

In simple terms: Medicine defined as violent act.

Key Takeaway

Question the true purpose of medicine.

Themes

language satire medicine

Mood

critical ironic

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • medical ethics discussions
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

metaphor critique of profession

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this satire reveal?
  • How does language shape perception?
A Different Perspective

Definition is intentionally absurd.

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